At the weekend a mob of violent racist thugs tried to spread their agenda of hate in Hull. They failed. They failed because this is a city of 290,000 people who care deeply about others. They failed because this is the city of @FreedomFestHull of @HumberStSesh and @hullpride It’s
the city of @hullforrefugees the city of Lillian Bilocca & the Headscarf Revolutionaries, the city of William Wilberforce and the campaign to end slavery. We are the city that is living and breathing proof that LOVE ALWAYS WINS! #HULL#StandUpToRacism
YOUTH SERVICES: Hull’s pioneering youth project @TheWarrenYP has secured a ‘transformational’ £1.9m grant from the Youth Investment Fund. Great news for young people in our city! 👏 @jjtatten @DCMS#Hullthehullstory.com/allarticles…
This was so brill! 4 powerful monologues inspired by the writing of young people in Hull, plus fantastic music. Huge congrats to the writers, directors, performers and musicians of @MiddleChildHull @TheWarrenYP @FreedomFestHull Three Minute Monologues. What a bloody talented city
Have you visited the Rediscovering Ferens | Identity exhibition yet?
Co-curated by young people from @TheWarrenYP and Future Ferens the exhibition features works from our permanent collection alongside new works created in response to the themes of Identity.
The Rediscovering Ferens | Identity exhibition has been co-curated by young people from @TheWarrenYP and Future Ferens.
It features works from our permanent collection alongside new works created in response to the themes of Identity and can be seen on display until 21 May 2023
ALT 4 different size paintings on the wall of an art gallery.
I've been working on content for my new Substack and real talk, this is a direct source for some seriously intriguing work. I'm excited.
The welcome post is free for all, so do have a click. Are You Sitting Comfortably? Out now. Spread the word.
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The Rediscovering Ferens | Identity exhibition opens at the gallery today!
The exhibition, co-curated by young people from
@TheWarrenYP
and Future Ferens, features works from our permanent collection alongside new works created in response to the themes of Identity.
Huge thanks to the gang at @Resolveethical for once again finding the time to help us out - this time with lovely furniture. ❤️ Donations like these allows us to divert more funds towards supporting young people. #Hull#YOUTH#ethical
Here's several of the items from an office clearance we completed in Manchester, that we've been able to donate to @TheWarrenYP to upgrade their offices for the staff.
In total we've provided 8 desks, 8 chairs & several metal storage cabinets worth around £5,000 at new value.
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@bbcintroducing has not only been vital in LIFE's trajectory but it has created an ecosystem for many; especially for artists isolated by a plethora of circs. I have also seen how crucial it has been for talent development w/YP. I know @TheWarrenYP would agree SAVE BBC INTRO.